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deontic logic(encyclopedia)

deontic (iou)



deontic noun & adjective. M19.
[formed as DEONTOLOGY + -IC.]
A. noun. Philosophy. In pl. (treated as sing.). The branch of philosophy that deals with duty or obligations. M19.
b. adjective. Philosophy & Linguistics. Of or relating to duty or obligation, or its linguistic expression. M20.